Become a contributor

Bookmark Econotimes

Wed, Apr 08, 2026 04:15 AM All times are UTC

Follow Series

Digital Currency Revolution

©Econometrics LLC . All Rights Reserved.

Digital currency or digital money is an Internet-based medium of exchange distinct from physical (such as banknotes and coins) that exhibits properties similar to physical currencies, but allows for instantaneous transactions and borderless transfer-of-ownership. Like traditional money these currencies may be used to buy physical goods and services but could also be restricted to certain communities such as for example for use inside an on-line game or social network. In this series, we cover stories and provide insightful analysis of the digital currencies such as bitcoin with no central point of control over the money supply.

Digital Currency Revolution

NFT: Renault Korea launches ‘Create Your Epic Car’ NFT campaign for customers

Oct 06, 2022 07:49 am UTC| Business Digital Currency Investing

Renault Korea Motors announced the launch of its new NFT campaign that will allow customers to build their own vehicle models on a metaverse platform. The is part of the automakers Create Your Epic Car event that will run...

Digital Currency Revolution

NFT: BTS’ HYBE label and Dunamu blockchain firm to launch MOMENTICA NFT platform via JV

Oct 06, 2022 01:10 am UTC| Business Digital Currency Investing

HYBE entertainment firm and Dunamu Inc, a fintech and blockchain company, formed a joint venture and named it LEVVELS Inc. Under this new JV company, the two companies announced they are launching their NFT platform called...

Digital Currency Revolution

Cryptocurrency: Celsius crypto lender’s co-founder resigns amid bankruptcy proceedings

Oct 05, 2022 09:18 am UTC| Business Digital Currency Investing

Celsius Network LLC, the bankrupt cryptocurrency lending firm, lost another one of its high-ranking executives, as revealed in an internal memo. Its co-founder, Daniel Leon, reportedly stepped down this week. Leon also...

Digital Currency Revolution

Cryptocurrency: McDonald’s starts accepting Bitcoin and Tether crypto payments in Switzerland

Oct 05, 2022 08:56 am UTC| Business Digital Currency Investing

McDonalds customers in a town in Switzerland are now allowed to pay for their purchases using Bitcoin and Tether cryptocurrencies. They simply need to use their BTC wallet to buy burgers, french fries, and other...

Digital Currency Revolution

Cryptocurrency: Kim Kardashian settles SEC charges over EthereuMax crypto ad post, to pay $1.26M

Oct 05, 2022 07:32 am UTC| Business Digital Currency Investing

Kim Kardashian was charged by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission due to her ad post about a crypto token EthereuMax last year. She was charged by the federal regulators for failing to disclose a payment she...

Digital Currency Revolution

Metaverse: LG CNS, Unity Technologies join forces for metaverse business partnership

Oct 01, 2022 07:51 am UTC| Business Digital Currency Investing

LG CNS, a subsidiary of LG Corporation that provides information technology, business process outsourcing, system and network integration, and consulting services, has teamed up with Unity Technologies video game software...

Digital Currency Revolution

NFT: Christie’s auction house launches ‘Department X’ NFT platform

Sep 30, 2022 06:37 am UTC| Business Digital Currency Investing

Christies British auction house has launched its own NFT art platform for streetwear and sneaker collectibles. The company announced the opening of its Department X, and for this project, Christies 3.0 has collaborated...

341 342 343 344 345 346 347 348 349 350

Economy

Asian Currencies Rally as Dollar Weakens, Trump-Iran Ceasefire Boosts Risk Sentiment

Most Asian currencies gained ground on Wednesday as the US dollar retreated to a four-week low amid improving global risk appetite, fueled largely by a surprise ceasefire agreement between US President Donald Trump and...

Italy's Service Sector Contracts for First Time in 16 Months Amid Rising Costs and Weakening Demand

Italys services industry slipped into contraction territory in March 2026 for the first time in over a year, as escalating costs tied to Middle East tensions and softening demand weighed heavily on business activity. The...

Sterling Slides as Dollar Holds Firm Amid U.S.-Iran Tensions

The British pound came under pressure Tuesday, trading near $1.3234 against the U.S. dollar as geopolitical uncertainty and strong American economic data kept the greenback well-supported. Cable dipped to an intraday low...

Goldman Sachs Cuts 2026 Copper Price Forecast Amid Global Growth Concerns

Goldman Sachs has revised its 2026 copper price outlook downward, now projecting an average of $12,650 per tonne compared to its earlier estimate of $12,850. The adjustment reflects softer global demand expectations tied...

European Stocks Hold Steady as Iran Ceasefire Deadline Looms

European stock markets showed little movement on Tuesday following a long holiday weekend, as investors remained cautious amid escalating tensions in the Middle East. The pan-European Stoxx 600 edged up 0.1%, Germanys DAX...

Politics

Russia Secretly Aids Iran With Satellite Intelligence and Cyber Support Across the Middle East

A Ukrainian intelligence assessment has revealed that Russian satellites conducted at least 24 detailed reconnaissance missions over 11 Middle Eastern countries between March 21 and 31, surveying 46 strategic locations to...

Trump May Delay Iran Military Strike If Diplomatic Deal Shows Promise

President Donald Trump is reportedly open to postponing planned military action against Iran should credible signs of a diplomatic breakthrough emerge, according to multiple media outlets citing an Axios report. U.S....

Iran-Israel War Escalates as Trump's Ceasefire Deadline Looms

Tensions in the Middle East reached a critical flashpoint as Iran and Israel continued exchanging strikes, with Tehran firmly rejecting a U.S.-brokered ceasefire proposal just hours before a deadline issued by President...

Vance Visits Hungary to Back Orban Ahead of Pivotal 2025 Elections

U.S. Vice President JD Vance is traveling to Hungary this week in a show of political solidarity with Prime Minister Viktor Orban, who faces his most difficult re-election battle since coming to power in 2010. The two-day...

China's Push to Steal Taiwan's Chip Technology and Talent Raises Security Alarms

Taiwans National Security Bureau has raised serious concerns about Beijings escalating efforts to infiltrate the islands world-class semiconductor industry. According to a report submitted to Taiwanese lawmakers, China is...

Science

NASA Artemis II: First Crewed Moon Mission Since Apollo Takes Four Astronauts on 10-Day Lunar Journey

NASAs Artemis II mission launched Wednesday, marking humanitys return to crewed lunar exploration for the first time since the Apollo era. Carrying four astronauts aboard the Orion spacecraft, this historic 10-day mission...

NASA's Artemis II Mission: First Crewed Lunar Journey Since Apollo

NASA's Artemis II Crew Arrives in Florida for Historic Moon Mission

The four astronauts chosen for NASAs Artemis II mission have touched down at Kennedy Space Center in Florida, marking the beginning of final launch preparations for the first crewed lunar journey in over 50 years. NASA...

SpaceX Pivots Toward Moon City as Musk Reframes Long-Term Space Vision

SpaceX CEO Elon Musk has revealed a significant shift in the companys near-term space exploration strategy, announcing that SpaceX is now prioritizing the development of a self-growing city on the Moon rather than focusing...

SpaceX Prioritizes Moon Mission Before Mars as Starship Development Accelerates

Elon Musks SpaceX is shifting its near-term space exploration strategy, choosing to prioritize a return to the Moon before pursuing missions to Mars, according to a recent Wall Street Journal report citing sources familiar...

Technology

Samsung Electronics Posts Eightfold Profit Surge Driven by AI Chip Demand

Samsung Electronics delivered a stunning financial turnaround in the first quarter of 2025, projecting operating profit of approximately 57.2 trillion won (roughly $38 billion) a more than eightfold increase compared to...

Apple's Foldable iPhone Faces Engineering Setbacks, Mass Production Timeline at Risk

Apples highly anticipated foldable iPhone is running into significant engineering hurdles during its test phase, raising concerns about potential delays in both mass production and product shipments, according to a report...

Britain Courts Anthropic Amid US Defense Department Dispute

The United Kingdom is actively working to attract Anthropic, the company behind the popular Claude AI app, to expand its footprint in the country. This diplomatic push comes as Anthropic finds itself in the middle of a...

OpenAI Executive Shake-Up Ahead of Anticipated 2026 IPO

OpenAI is navigating a significant leadership restructuring at one of the most pivotal moments in its history. The AI powerhouse confirmed that Chief Operating Officer Brad Lightcap is transitioning into a newly created...

Elon Musk Ties SpaceX IPO Access to Mandatory Grok AI Subscriptions

Elon Musk is reportedly making Grok subscriptions a prerequisite for banks and advisers involved in SpaceXs highly anticipated initial public offering. According to the New York Times, citing insiders familiar with the...